Driving Forces in Injury Prevention Conference brochure now available!

This year, the conference highlights, Injury Prevention through Social Media and Reducing the Risk of Injury through the Built Environment.

• Marc Panneton is coming from Quebec to share his knowledge about “La Route verte Project” in Quebec.
• Melissa Schenk will take you on a journey through Social Media and will have you answering the question “How Will You Be Remembered”.
• Linda Beyer will present the “Think and Drive”.

There are easy ways to reduce the amount of sodium from your diet.

Find out what YOU need to know from The Globe and Mail!

Are you a tenant or landlord? Do you live in a condominium corporation or housing co-operative?

The Smoking and Health Action Foundation (SHAF) is pleased to announce the launch of a new Ontario-specific web site dedicated to the issue of second-hand smoke in multi-unit dwellings.

Visit Smoke-Free Housing Ontario to find out what you need to know.

Each year more drivers age 21 and under die in drinking driving collisions than any other age group.

Watch this informative video which has been generously provided arrive alive DRIVE SOBER, Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving and Student Life Education Company, so you can Arrive Alive.

Please note: The opinions expressed in the following video and the products represented do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Healthy Living Partnership Middlesex-London, nor are they endorsed or recommended by the Healthy Living Partnership Middlesex-London.

Zero Blood Alcohol Concentration – Find out what YOU need to know!

We are pleased to announce the third round of the Getting Physical on Cigarettes program!  This research study at the Exercise and Health Psychology Lab at The University of Western Ontario is being funded by the Canadian Cancer Society Research Institute.

By participating in this study, women receive a FREE 14 week exercise & 10 week nicotine replacement therapy program to help them quit smoking - for good.

Recruitment is beginning now for a start in September.

Contact Lyndsay at: lfitzgeo@uwo.ca or phone (519) 661-3211 to find out more.

Video Public Service Announcement – Impaired Boating

Ever wonder why it's good to ‘Eat Local'?
Find out some interesting facts by watching this informative 3 minute video.

Protect your family by the pool.  Keep your family and friends safe by reviewing and following these pool safety guidelines.

Did you know bringing your own alcohol to the golf course is not permitted?

Thinking about lighting some fireworks next holiday weekend?  Keep this Sparkler Burn Information Chart from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in mind.

Energy drinks claim to give you an extra boost of energy.  Ever wonder how YOU get this boost?  Find out what you need to know.

Breaking Free! FREE Smoking Cessation Workshop

• Understand why you smoke
• Learn about medication options
• Develop coping strategies for withdrawal symptoms
• Much more…

The partners of Child Safety Middlesex London are committed to sharing important safety messages with parents and caregivers in our community.  The Safety Never Hurts seasonal safety bulletin is just one of the ways that they deliver safety messaging throughout our community.

In this edition, you’ll find some relevant information in the following articles:

• Got Wheels? Get a Helmet!
• Swimmer Safety
• Hot Liquids, Burns & Scalds

More than 90 per cent of strokes can be attributed to 10 common risk factors, a new Canadian-led study shows.

Find out what YOU need to know from The Globe and Mail.

Both drivers and cyclists are reminded to share the road and remember safety and courtesy. Cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as other vehicles using the road. Not only do cyclists need to obey the rules of the road but they should also make sure that they are visible.

Motorists need to be attentive to their surroundings at all times and respect the cyclists’ right to be on the road.

Thinking about planning a party?

Check out Safegrad.com to find out what you need to know.

Youth exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is a SERIOUS health concern since increased exposure before the age of 18 can increase a person's risk of developing skin cancer both early and later in life.

Melanoma skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer for young adults. With over 50,000 high school-aged youth in Ontario already having used artificial tanning equipment, it's VITAL that we minimize any unnecessary exposure.

YOU can add your voice to that of other Canadian Cancer Society supporters and send an electronic SOS - Save Our Skin! template message encouraging your local Member of Provincial Parliament to enact legislation that bans the use of artificial tanning equipment by youth under 18 years of age.

Find out what YOU need to know...

Visit the Canadian Cancer Society to find out more.

Did you know?

• Helmets can prevent up to 85% of head injuries
• The correct way to wear a helmet
• What to look for when buying a helmet
• When you should replace a helmet

Don’t delay! Find out what you need to know.

The R. Samuel McLaughlin Foundation - Exercise and Pregnancy Lab at The University of Western Ontario is the ONLY lab in North America studying exercise for pregnant and post-partum women!

If you are interested in finding out more about the many exercise studies they offer, or would like further information on pregnancy and post-partum exercise, please contact (519) 661-2111 Ext# 88366 or visit www.uwo.ca/fhs/EPL/.

The Heart and Stroke Foundation recognizes that there are a variety of risk factors that affect the life-long heart health of all Canadians. As a result, it provides translated and culturally-adapted resources about the risk factors for, and warning signs of, heart disease and stroke, to assist:

• Chinese Canadians
• People of South Asian descent
• First Nations, Inuit and Métis people
• People of African descent
• Canadians of Persian/Iranian descent

Find out more at:

www.heartandstroke.ca/multilingual

or for Aboriginal resources

www.heartandstroke.ca/Aboriginal

Have questions about healthy eating?

Call EatRight Ontario at 1-877-510-510-2 to speak with a
Registered Dietitian for free or visit www.ontario.ca/eatright

Want to know why tobacco-free sport and recreation is important & how YOU can make a difference?

This downloadable resource will help you create, promote and enforce tobacco-free policies within your sport and recreation. Or visit www.PlayLiveBeTobaccoFree.ca

When you're out and about...walking. biking, boarding, blading, strolling...Be Safe Be Seen

The Canadian Diabetes Association is offering FREE presentations to workplaces. The sessions provide helpful information about risk factors, the importance of a healthy lifestyle, the types of diabetes and complications.

The presentations:

• Diabetes - What You Need to Know
• Living Well with Diabetes
• Diabetes for Health Care Workers
• Smoking and Diabetes
• Diabetes and Mental Health
• About the Canadian Diabetes Association

Canadians are consuming excessive amounts of salt - and most of us don't even know it.

It's a hidden health risk that's threatening even our children.

In a four-part investigation, 'Hard to Shake' provides you with relevant information and asks the question:

Is enough being done?

Visit The Globe and Mail to find out more.

The Exercise and Health Psychology Lab at The University of Western Ontario is looking to recruit pregnant and postnatal women (within 52 weeks of giving birth) in the London
area to participate in an 8-week study who either:

▪ Have quit smoking and want help remaining smoke-free
▪ Are currently smoking and want help quitting

The objective of the study is to help YOU become or remain smoke-free.

To find out more visit http://www.ehpl.uwo.ca/projects.html
or call 519-661-3211
or email tharper2@uwo.ca

Using a Pedometer to Walk Your Way to a Healthier You!

What is Walk On ?
Walk On! is the new pedometer lending program made possible through the Healthy Living Partnership Middlesex-London, the London Public Library, the Middlesex County Library and the Middlesex-London Health Unit.

Why Walk On ?
Studies have shown that sustained physical activity is good for your health and can reduce your risk of serious disease. Walking can be a safe way for many people to start down the path to becoming more physically active. It does not require special training or expensive equipment and can be a fun way for individuals, friends and families to improve their level of physical fitness.

For more information on pedometers and library programs, please visit:

London Public Library at www.londonpubliclibrary.ca

Middlesex County Library at www.middlesex.library.on.ca

Find your way to freshness!

This local farm map shows you where you can find locally grown produce that's perfect for all your favorite recipes!  Please be sure to call the farm before heading out to make sure the Hours of Operation are current.

Please Note: this map is intended to be printed and then folded to pocket size. You may need to scroll the window to see the whole map.

Looking for recipe ideas?